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Muffin Pan Meatloaf: The Mini Meatloaf Revolution


  • Author: ELENE
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 810 mini meatloaves 1x

Description

This easy muffin pan meatloaf recipe delivers perfectly portioned mini meatloaves with a flavorful tomato glaze. Ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or freezer-friendly meals.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey (lean recommended)
  • ⅓ cup oatmeal (or breadcrumbs)
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce or ½ cup ketchup (split between mixture and topping)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ~1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Optional: Finely diced veggies (carrots, mushrooms, spinach, etc.)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray or lightly grease a muffin tin.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except about ¼ of the tomato sauce or ketchup (reserve this portion for topping).
  3. Form Mini Meatloaves: Divide the mixture evenly among muffin tin cups (makes about 8–10). Press gently to shape.
  4. Add Topping: Top each mini meatloaf with a dollop of the reserved sauce.
  5. Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F for beef or 165°F for turkey.
  6. Rest and Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. These mini meatloaves also freeze well.

Notes

You can finely grate or sauté veggies before mixing for a hidden nutrition boost. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini meatloaf
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg